Hyosung Americas announces Kunoh Kim as CEO » Dallas innovates

Kunoh Kim, CEO of Hyosung Americas. [Photo: Business Wire; Background: IfH85/iStock]

Fintech veteran Kunoh Kim has been named the new CEO of Irving-based Hyosung Americas, a global innovator in ATM hardware, software and services focused on financial and retail markets.

Kim takes the reins Sang Hwan Kweonwho was promoted from COO to CEO in September 2022 following the retirement of former CEO Hee-Eun Ahn.

“Kunoh is a welcome addition, bringing new energy to Hyosung’s banking technology business in North America,” Nancy Gail Daniels, chief revenue officer of Hyosung Americas, said in a statement. “His intelligence, business acumen and recent experience leading our fintech and retail technology businesses in Korea will serve our growing business.”

Hyosung Americas, which moved to its headquarters in Las Colinas in late 2020, it launched a new line of ATMs for the future in cash, cryptocurrencies, gaming and more in July 2022.

26 years of experience in “fintech innovation”

The company said Kim brings with him more than 26 years of leadership experience in fintech innovation, including the development of Hyosung’s integrated payment solutions and pioneering the use of big data platforms. Most recently, Kim led the development of hardware and software solutions for retail, self-checkout and smart vending products.

Prior to joining Hyosung Americas, Kim served as vice president and business development division leader at Hyosung TNS in Seoul, South Korea. While there, he was credited with launching the company’s sales solutions company detail, including ordering kiosks and self-checkouts, Hyosung said.

Kim also worked for Hyosung Corp., the parent company of Hyosung TNS and Hyosung Americas, most recently as director of corporate strategy. Prior to Hyosung, Kim was director of SK Telecom’s convergence business division in Seoul, where he held various positions.

“I am humbled by the positive reception from the Hyosung Americas team,” Kim said in a statement. “It has been a privilege to contribute to Hyosung’s success on a global scale and I look forward to bringing the same dedication and expertise to our operations here in North America. I am confident that with the support of our talented team, we will achieve great things together.”

Hyosung Americas said members of its team expressed optimism about Kim taking the helm.

“Kunoh’s recent stewardship in leading transformation initiatives at Hyosung, which include fintech innovations, integrated payment solutions and big data platforms, showcases a broad spectrum of business and technology leadership,” the Chief Product Officer said in a statement Officer Michael Graham. “I am confident that this experience will strengthen our dedication to creating exceptional human experiences.”

Hyosung Americas, which describes itself as the world’s leading provider of cash management services and payment platforms, is the North American subsidiary of South Korea-based Hyosung TNS, Inc..

The company said that since entering the North American market in 1998, it has grown from the leading ATM provider in the United States to offering world-class, innovative and transformative technology solutions across the spectrum of cash management and payments.

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